Colorado researchers discover acidic gas found in cigarette smoke is also a component found in wildfire smoke (Denver Post).
In Colorado Springs, voters will elect a strong mayor today (Gazette, KRDO, KKTV). Locations to turn in ballots are open until 7 PM (KOAA, KRDO, KXRM). The Warrior Games open (Gazette, KOAA). A mill levy override and a bump in enrollment help D-20's budget, but the district still faces significant cuts (Gazette). D-49 defends attorney fees (KRDO).
In Pueblo, flights to Las Vegas are not proving profitable (Chieftain). As a facility in Utah destroys the last of its stored mustard agent, a similar process is set to start in 2015 in Pueblo (Chieftain). The Pueblo Depot Authority gets a new chief executive (Chieftain). The Pueblo City School Board is set to vote on a budget that contains more than $6 million in cuts (Chieftain). OSHA cites the Vestas wind tower plant (Chieftain).
In Trinidad, council hears a proposal for a natural gas rate increase (Trinidad Times-Independent). A teachers union says the group did not approve a policy bypass regarding in-house hiring (Trinidad Times-Independent). The city and Las Animas County look to make improvements to the area's emergency 911 system (Trinidad Times-Independent).
Disclaimer: KRCC and KRCC News make no guarantees regarding the content within these reports, however consider them part of the news and media outlets reporting on issues affecting our coverage area. The Index is not exhaustive, and is not an endorsement of any kind. * indicates subscription required.
